Described is an undergraduate numerical analysis course organized around projects and tasks assigned to student teams. Most teams had five students within which the student with the most computer programing experience assumed the leadership role. The leaders' responsibility extended to distribution of work assignments and coordination of group…

This study attempted to: (1) identify and describe the nature of rationales, purposes and objectives, content and content organization, methods and materials, time and staff organization, general organization, and student populations of secondary school humanities programs in the United States; and (2) identify and describe the major common…

A recent study of doctoral programs in ten prestigious universities by Ann Heiss found that graduate students tend to be committed to their academic fields, attracted to the world of ideas, independent-minded, and concerned about the relevance of their disciplines to social problems. The study also found that graduate schools tend to be a…

Offering the student a way to develop a clear, concise style of writing, this nine-week journalism unit acquaints the student with various aspects of newspaper writing and publishing and with the correct methods for gathering and writing school news. The first part of the course introduces the students to the history and ethics of journalism and…

This paper outlines a program of planned change designed to produce a more satisfying and meaningful set of skill objectives for undergraduate instruction in communication. As a philosophy of communication education, interpersonal competence is based on two key assumptions: (1) that every human being is motivated to interact effectively with his…

This bulletin implements the position paper on speech published by the Florida Department of Education (ED 053 133), which is reprinted as an appendix to this document. The bulletin offers guides and outlines for eight courses in speech communication: the basic course, public speaking, discussion, debate, parliamentary procedures, mass…

THIS COURSE WAS DEVELOPED AS PART OF AN INTEGRATED AND SEQUENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FOR ABLE STUDENTS (UPPER 25 PERCENT). THE COURSE CONSISTS OF 12 UNITS OF STUDY, EACH UNIT CONTAINING A BRIEF STATEMENT OF AN ECONOMIC ISSUE AND SEVERAL READINGS ON THAT ISSUE. THE ISSUES COVERED WERE (1) MAKING ECONOMIC CHOICES (THE ROLE OF…

THE SCOPE AND EFFECT OF GENERAL ART OFFERINGS, DESIGNED FOR NONPROFESSIONAL STUDENTS OF ART, WERE STUDIED TO IDENTIFY CURRENT PRACTICES IN ART INSTRUCTION AS A PHASE OF LIBERAL EDUCATION. DATA WERE COLLECTED VIA SCHOOL BROCHURES, COURSE OUTLINES, AND ATTITUDE/OPINION POLLS AMONG DEPARTMENT HEADS, STAFF MEMBERS, AND STUDENTS AT INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS.…

A TEXT IS PRESENTED FOR KITUBA, A TRADE LANGUAGE SPOKEN ALONG THE LOWER CONGO RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. THE COURSE CONSISTS OF A PRIMER AND A FIVE SUBJECT-ORIENTED GROUP OF LESSONS. THE PRIMER INTRODUCES MAJOR GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURES, DEVELOPS ADEQUATE PRONUNCIATION, AND PRESENTS USEFUL VOCABULARY FOR A VARIETY OF SITUATIONS. THE LESSON GROUPS…

A MANUAL WAS PRODUCED CONTAINING LABORATORY PROCEDURES FOR A ONE-SEMESTER COURSE IN ELEMENTARY QUANTITATIVE CHEMISTRY ON A COLLEGE FRESHMAN LEVEL. MATERIALS AND TOPICS WERE EXAMINED AND CHOSEN AS TO DESIRABILITY, PRACTICALITY, AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE. OPTIONAL EXPERIMENTS WERE ALSO INCLUDED. THE LABORATORY PROCEDURES WERE TESTED ON SOPHOMORES AND ON…

In this experiment, 376 undergraduates studied five instructional units through the audio-tutorial method during a five-week period. Instructional unit sequences included a Structure Based Unit Sequence (SBUS) and a Test Determined Unit Sequence (TDUS). The SBUS was based on an analysis of major concepts; units including concepts considered…

The dependence on sheltered learning environments often accorded the slow learner, combined with his inadequate self-concept and lack of realistic occupational exposure, can contribute to illogical decision-making skills, particularly in the area of employment. This course outline is designed to provide the slow learner with self-assessment tools,…

Adult education courses were established in South Yorkshire County (Great Britain) as part of a plan to encourage public participation in the community's social affairs. The organization and planning of the courses, as well as an assessment of their impact, are discussed. (EC)

The rationale, structure, and content of the American Political Science Association's "Comparing Political Experiences" course is outlined. (DE)